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Wyoming Tragedy Unfolded: Mother Involved in Family Shooting Had High Levels of Ketamine, Authorities Reveal

Byron, WY — In a tragic incident that has shaken the small town of Byron, Wyoming, a mother of four took the lives of her children before ending her own life in February. The Big Horn County Coroner’s Office has revealed that Tranyelle Harshman, 32, had significant levels of ketamine, an anesthetic often used in treating severe depression, in her system at the time of the deaths. According to Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Brenner, Harshman …

Tragic Loss in Wyoming: Community Mourns as Young Survivor of Family Tragedy Passes Away

Byron, WY — A profound tragedy unfolded in a small Wyoming town this month when a mother took the lives of her four young daughters and then her own in a murder-suicide that has left two families and a community grappling with incomprehensible loss. Seven-year-old Olivia Blackmer, who clung to life for five harrowing days following the incident, succumbed to her injuries in a poignant coda to the devastating events. Olivia’s battle ended on Saturday …

Domestic Dispute Leads to Gas Leak Threat and Emergency Evacuation in Wyoming, Michigan

WYOMING, Mich. – Tensions rose in a quiet neighborhood Sunday as a domestic dispute escalated into a potentially hazardous situation, prompting a critical response from local authorities, the Wyoming Police Department disclosed. A man is now held in custody after causing a lockdown and an emergency evacuation of surrounding residences over threats to ignite a gas explosion. The incident, which unfolded near Maplelawn and Buchanan, started with a quarrel, according to police officials. The man …

Anthrax Outbreak Strikes Wyoming: Moose and Cattle Deaths Stir Health Concerns Amid Historic Disease Resurgence

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — A serious anthrax outbreak has been reported in Wyoming, affecting both livestock and wildlife in the state, marking the first such occurrence among wildlife since 1956 and among cattle since the 1970s. Wyoming officials and health experts are now tackling the rare but serious bacterial infection which is capable of affecting both animals and humans. The presence of anthrax was first identified this week in a moose carcass in Carbon County, …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak in Wyoming Claims Lives of Multiple Livestock; Authorities Urge Caution

Cheyenne, Wyo. – A severe outbreak of anthrax has claimed the lives of numerous animals in Wyoming, triggering an alert among local farmers and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The disease, known for its rapid spread and high mortality rates among livestock, was confirmed in several herds across the state. State veterinarians were quick to identify the bacterium Bacillus anthracis as the culprit behind the deaths of multiple herds of cattle in the …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak Claims Livestock Lives Across Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY – A significant anthrax outbreak has recently impacted livestock in Wyoming, leading to the deaths of numerous animals and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The infection, identified principally in cattle, has sparked considerable concern among local ranchers and farmers who fear the spread of the disease could lead to substantial losses. Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the …

Photographer Survives Grizzly Bear Attack in Wyoming Wilderness

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts – A wildlife photographer, Shayne Patrick Burke, had a harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. What started as a search for owls turned into a life-threatening situation when Burke found himself face-to-face with a mother grizzly bear charging towards him. Despite his efforts to stand his ground, the bear closed the gap too quickly for him to deploy his bear spray. In a Facebook post …

Army Veteran Survives Brutal Bear Attack with Incredible Stroke of Luck in Wyoming Park

A 35-year-old military veteran from Massachusetts, Shayne Patrick Burke, found himself in a harrowing situation while hiking up Signal Mountain in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. His aim was to photograph a Great Grey Owl, only to encounter a mother grizzly bear and her cub. Despite the Army veteran’s efforts to avoid a confrontation, the bear charged at him, leading to a violent mauling that left Burke severely injured. In a stroke of luck, Burke …

Wyoming First-Graders Enthralled with Tale of “Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion”

CASPER, Wyo. – One of the challenges familiar to many individuals is dealing with cat allergies. However, in a delightful twist, a fictional cat named Fluffy McWhiskers has become incredibly popular among Wyoming first-graders, causing quite a commotion with its overwhelming cuteness. The book, titled “Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion,” is just one of the ten engaging children’s books showcased in the 2024 edition of the annual Wyoming Reads program. According to Jenn Becksted, the youth …

Gas Worker Wins $30 Million Judgment in Tank Explosion Lawsuit Against Wyoming Company

GREELEY, Colo. — An oil and gas worker in Weld County, Colorado, who was injured in a tank explosion in 2019 has won a $30 million federal jury judgment against a Wyoming field services company. Steven Straughen, an Air Force veteran from Idaho, was working on a Weld County well pad serviced by BHS Inc. when the explosion occurred. As a result of the incident, he lost a leg and will require future surgeries, including …